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Our Mission:
PREMIUM PERFORMANCE,
CONSISTENT QUALITY.

Every container of Alliant smokeless powder is backed
by a century of manufacturing experience, and the most exacting
quality control procedures in the industry. We check and control
chemical composition, the shape and size of powder grains, even
the propellants’ density and porosity. We send samples of every
batch to our ballistics lab, testing, among other things, for burning
speed. Then, after blending batches together for exactly the right
ballistic characteristics, we use our advanced computerized equipment to test again.
The result: a line of products known and respected for
consistent quality and performance– not only in the lab, but especially on the firing line. One of the reasons you’re a reloader, after
all, is so you’ll know exactly what to expect every time you pull the
trigger. With Alliant powders you will. Not only shell after shell,
but also year after year.

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.
• NEVER use the data in this
Reloaders' Guide for any
other powders. or
for black powder substitutes.
• NEVER mix together any two
powders.
WARNING – BE SURE TO:
• The powder charge weights listed in our
data tables are maximum. serious personal injury--even death! Later. the one most likely to be injured if
improperly loaded ammunition causes your gun to malfunction. stop loading or
testing at once. you will be the person closest to the gun. or because the cost savings allow them to
enjoy shooting more often. when you shoot the ammunition you’ve produced and
checked. causing property damage.
brand. or source. explode or burn. As a reloader.
POWDER WARNINGS
• NEVER substitute smokeless
powder for black powder. use only the exact type and quantity described herein." etc. and always remember that to become or to continue to be a safe reloader.CAUTION
Millions of men and women reload ammunition as a hobby. Contact our technical service
personnel at 800-276-9337 before proceeding.
When using smokeless powders. even if
advertised "similar to
Bullseye" or "burns the
same as Red Dot.
Violation of any of the above could result in severe
personal injury (including death) or gun damage. For rifle and
pistol loads.
Keep in mind that such test equipment often
yields higher velocities than are usually
obtained with sporting arms.
• If ever you are unsure of your load data. un-vented test barrels. You should always reload so that the safest and most accurate loads on the
shooting line will be yours.
Protect yourself by studying books that describe safe reloading techniques in detail.
Always store and use your smokeless powders in accordance with the guidelines
listed in this booklet. you are dealing with and manufacturing explosive
materials. the maximum powder charge
should be reduced by 10% to establish a
minimum or starting powder charge. or if
you detect any signs of high pressure while
using load data from this Guide.
• All loads have been tested in our ballistics lab
with SAAMI approved. handling powders and primers that can.
you must be careful at all times. regardless of type. style. if misused.

without limitation. powder charge recommendations in this booklet must never be exceeded. Therefore.
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.alliantpowder. and liability whatsoever for any
and all injuries (including death). losses. You must load only the exact combinations that are listed. click onto www.BALLISTICS
The ballistic data shown in this booklet were obtained in the laboratory under strictly
controlled conditions. whether express or implied. or the results obtained.
different reloading techniques.
Alliant neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any liability
in connection with the use of this product. Buyers and users assume all risk. including.
Safe shooters and hunters know that accuracy. plus industrial tolerances of each component. Even then.
Our e-mail address is: alliant_reloading@atk. is their key to success. responsibility. or ammunition loaded by other competent laboratories.
please call 1-800-276-9337. not maximum power.com
DISCLAIMER
Alliant disclaims any warranties with respect to this product.
For our interactive Reloaders’ Guide on the Web. any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and/or any other
warranty. likely will cause your
ammunition. the safety or suitability thereof.
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For Technical Assistance or for any information not included in this Reloaders’ Guide.com. to yield slightly different ballistic
data. whether or not occasioned by seller's negligence or based on
strict product liability or principles of indemnity or contribution. or damages to persons or property arising from
the use of this product.

and
you'll appreciate
the lower felt
recoil..
Available in 5-lb.ALLIANT SHOTSHELL
ALL-TIME FAVORITES RED DOT.
target powder.
and 1-lb. 12. Available
in 8-lb.
. 4-lb.
Blue Dot®.
Since 1932.
more 100
straights than
any other
powder.
3®
PROMO. 16.. and 20 gauge. canister only. thus requiring a
smaller bushing to
obtain the same charge
weight. The powder
of choice for magnum
lead shotshell loads.
and 1-lb.
Consistent and accurate.
Doubles as magnum
handgun powder.
Red Dot®. Available in
8-lb..
canisters.. canisters. Versatile
for target and
field. The first
of a new
generation
of high
performance
powders.
10. but is more
dense. 4-lb.
NOW CLEANER
BURNING!
America's #1
choice for clay
target loads.
NOW CLEANER
BURNING!
It delivers
precise burn
rates for
uniformly tight
patterns.
canisters. Promo
has the same burn speed
as Red Dot. now
50% cleaner.
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Green Dot®.
e
.
Available in
8-lb. America’s #1
economy-priced 12 ga..
and 1-lb. GREEN DOT.

including 10..
upland game loads. 1-1/4 oz. canisters. Use with most
hulls.
canisters..
and 1-lb.
Unique®. Since 1920. Gives
steel shot high
velocity within
safe pressure
limits for 10 and
12 gauge loads. Available in
8-lb. 20
and 28 gauge target
loads.
Great for
Cowboy Action
handgun loading
too! Available
in 8-lb.
410®.. 12.
CLEANER BURNING!
Most versatile shotgun/
handgun powder
made..
American
Select®.
16..
Available in 8-lb. NOW
Herco®.4-lb.
7
Steel®. 4-lb.POWDERS ARE #1!
AND UNIQUE ARE 50% CLEANER BURNING.
a proven powder for
heavy shotshell loads.
. Great for 12. 16. The ultimate in
12 gauge. Cleanest
.
canisters. primers and
wads.
Our "ultra
clean" burning
premium powder
makes a
versatile target
load and
superior 1-oz.
Available in
4-lb. and 1-lb.
load for
improved clay
target scores..
and 1-lb.410 bore
powder on the
market. 4-lb. and 1-lb.
canisters.
Designed for
waterfowl
shotshell. 20 and 28 gauge
loads.

Available in
8-lb.357 SIG. canisters..308 cal. Selected
as the powder for U. canisters.22-250 Rem and key
bench rest calibers.222 Rem. Unsurpassed
for .
Available in 5 lb.40
S&W and . canisters.
Power Pistol®.S.
Reloder 15®. containers.223 Rem.
and 1-lb. and
1-lb.
performance.
and 1 lb.308 Win loads.
Military’s M118
Special Ball Long
Range Sniper Round.
and 1-lb. . America's
best known pistol
powder. 4-lb.
Designed for high
performance in
semi-automatic pistols
and is the powder of
choice for 9mm.
Available in 4-lb.
40
.ALLIANT RIFLE & HANDGUN POWDERS: GREA
INCLUDING A NEW HEAVY MAG
Bullseye®.
Also great in light
bullet ..
It provides excellent
.
Available in 5-lb. . The
best all-around medium
speed rifle powder.45 ACP target
loads.
.
Reloder 10X®.
Best choice for light
bullet applications in
.223 and .

Unique®. canisters.
Originally developed
for the .
and meets the needs
of the most demanding
bench rest shooter. canisters.
Reloder 22®.
Available in 5-lb.
Reloder 25®.
canisters. Use with most
hulls.
Designed for small
caliber varmint loads. canisters. and is the
powder of choice for
.
and 1-lb. Available
in 8-lb.
Available in 5-lb..450 Marlin.22 Hornet.
Available in 5-lb.
it meters consistently. canisters.44
magnum and other
magnum pistol loads.300 Win.
Provides superb
accuracy in most
medium and heavy
rifle loads and is the
powder of choice
for 30-06 and
. 20 and 28 gauge.
and 1-lb.
CLEANER BURNING!
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.410 bore.
Reloder 19®. This
new.. 4-lb.
Available in 5-lb.
Great in ..270.
Reloder 7®. canisters. and 1-lb. This
top performing powder
for big game loads
provides excellent
metering. advanced powder
for big game hunting
features improved
slower burning. Great for 12. 7mm magnum
and . and
1-lb.
and 1-lb.45-70 and
. NOW
Most versatile shotgun/
handgun powder
made. it's
also the shooter's choice
for . and
delivers the high energy that heavy magnum
loads need. Available in
8-lb.
2400®.T CHOICES FOR TARGET & HUNT ING LOADS. Legendary for
its performance in . magnum.. primers and
wads.
NUM POWDER FOR BIG GAME.
16. 4-lb.338 calibers.
and 1-lb.
loads.

Talk to experienced reloaders.
1. Keep out of reach of children. This may change the ignition rate and result in dangerous pressures.
Contributing to increased accuracy as well as the pleasantness of shooting is in two main areas:
1. which affects pressure and velocity. which could
burst the gun and cause severe personal injury (including death). For example. Be sure every bullet is held tightly by shell mouth.
6.
7. This motion must be
opposed by the shoulder.
13. such as by using a wider stock.
3.
5. accuracy on succeeding firings undoubtedly
diminishes.
11. then look inside all shells and compare powder levels. Your assembled cartridges must be as long as. whenever two or more powders are listed for the same load. Inspection. check-weigh the charge frequently. Understand what you are doing and why.
10. Our research indicates that the burning rate of powders has a modest effect on recoil.
A.
3.
Equally critical is the powder charge. with catastrophic results when fired in the gun. Handloading: Keep track of every powder charge. The shotshell loading data in the Reloaders’ Guide are for LEAD SHOT only.
B.
4. Do not use powders near a flame. Since peak pressure is reached very quickly. Do not mix primers. don’t jiggle the handle. Use only the wad listed. Do not punch out live primers. don’t use a shell to clean out the powder train (use a
paper cup or equivalent). such cases may not be designed for full power loads. Do not reload when distracted. larger grip. Establish a loading procedure and follow it.
2. Reducing recoil increases accuracy.HANDLOADING PRECAUTIONS
& TECHNICAL DATA
P
Pistol and Revolver Cartridges Special Reloading Precautions
Most pistols and revolvers function best when loaded with a quick-burning powder such as Bullseye. plus his or her own growing sophistication. and by spreading the force over a larger area of
the anatomy. or heating device. of the shooter. Keep bullet station clean of accumulating lead and grease. This Reloaders’ Guide includes many reduced loads. Progressive reloading: Be sure every shell is truly empty. Do not use cases that are designed for primer-propelled practice cartridges.
2. the SEATING DEPTH
of the bullet is very important: the deeper the bullet. Read handbooks and manuals on reloading.
3. One-piece plastic wads for shotshells vary in compressibility and gas-sealing effectiveness. Do not use cases that are designed for primer-propelled practice cartridges. Primers differ in brisance of ignition.
Physical Effect of Gun Recoil (Kick)
The rearward motion of every gun. the higher the pressure. the minimum length listed for the combination you are reloading. Do not expose powders to temperatures above 100°F.
2. its recoil. Do not vary your sequence of operations. Stay alert when reloading. dangerous pressures will be generated. An intriguing aspect of reloading at home is the freedom to assemble. Do not ream out or enlarge flash holes of metallic cartridge cases.
5.
2. increases when heavier shot or heavier bullets are fired.38 Special) have been reloaded accidentally with
double and even triple charges.
When the shooting condition demands heavy loads and high velocity.
1. for example. Do not mix powders. spark-producing machinery. Prevent multiple charges. Do not smoke while reloading. recoil kick can be reduced by using a heavier gun. Whenever the recoil is perceptibly annoying to the shooter. don’t back up the turret. especially pistol loads (recoil drives magazine against bullet noses of contained cartridges). have generated a wholesome trend away from maximum loads and toward
accuracy of loads no more powerful than needed for the intended purpose. Use only the primer listed. If you “throw. Discard cases with split mouths.” or measure powder charges by volume.
4. 6-7). Discard cases with enlarged primer pockets.
12. Examine empty cases (shotshell or metallic) to be sure they are in good condition before reloading. Prevent deeply seated bullets.
C.
55
. If the bullet is seated too deeply.
14. Never force live cartridges into or out of the chamber of a gun. Inspect all loaded rounds for overall length. or longer than. Fire the empty primed shells in a gun. Certain cartridges (notably .
Excellent publications available to the reloader.
2.
9. then to shoot them alternately to decide which seems more comfortable. plus shoulder pad or softer grip. and when higher velocity loads are fired.
1. Set your bullet station accordingly and lock tool securely. Write or call suppliers of components if you
have questions or are in doubt.
8. or the pistol hand.
Handloading Precautions
1. Guard AGAINST multiple charges when reloading. trap
loads with Red Dot or Green Dot powder. Use steel shot only as specified in the steel shot data section (pgs. the
slower one usually is chosen by the expert shooter as giving milder felt recoil. such cases may not be designed for full power loads.

But note that the charge and weight of smokeless powder must not be calculated
from the dram equivalent. The weight measurement system used for black powder was “drams.
Because each of our propellants is specifically engineered to have different burn rates and performance characteristics.
Working up charges. 16-. was published initially by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute. Therefore. please call or write to us at the address on the back cover. whether loading with handtools or with progressive loading devices. All of our propellants have a graphite glaze. Single-base propellants derive their energy from nitrocellulose and double-base from
a combination of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. 10-. Red Dot® burns more slowly than Bullseye®. Inc. For shotgun loads.45 ACP
Heavy Handgun Loads
Magnum Handgun Loads
Magnum. American Select. the term “dram equivalent” evolved. Alliant propellants range from the “near” single-base American Select (2% nitroglycerin) to the high nitroglycerin
(40%) double-base Bullseye. and in most countries where reloading is legally permitted and popular.
Notice
We have inserted information on the properties and storage of smokeless powder for your understanding. high-pressure gas that accelerates the bullet (or shot) and drives it toward
the target. This
information. on pages 51 and 52. Indeed.
Handgun loads.
Can Also be Used In1
12-Gauge Light Target Loads
Handgun Loads
Handgun Loads
Handgun Loads
Handgun Loads
Moderate pressure pistol cartridges like the .
Powder Information
Smokeless sporting propellants are of two basic types – single-base and double-base. granule size. for all rifle and pistol loads. watching for any sign of excessive pressure (difficult extraction.. 10-. If you have questions.
. but we will
endeavor to correct supply shortages in your area. which ensures smooth. 2400
Power Pistol
Blue Dot
Reloder Series
Steel
1-lb Canister
4-lb Canister
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
5-lb Canister
8-lb Keg
x
x
x
x
All 15 powders are always in stock at distributors’ magazines throughout the U. we must test-fire our powders with each set of
components and record the results. This creates a progressive burn for achieving higher velocities at lower
pressures. It is critically important for safety that the powder used is matched to the bullet (or shot) weight and other factors. several years ago in the interest of safety.38 Special. our propellants contain stabilizers for long storage life and various other ballistic modifiers which reduce flash.
Dram Equivalent
Prior to the commercialization of smokeless powder. load after load.” wherein 7.
By utilizing a precise combination of chemical formulation. We cannot ship directly. and 28-Gauge
High performance pistol loads such as the 9mm. therefore: (1) guard against accidental double charges. Any
reloader unable to purchase any of the 15 powders at retail stores that handle powders should write to the address on the back cover.HANDLOADING PRECAUTIONS &
TECHNICAL DATA (continued)
Smokeless Powders for Reloading
We currently offer 15 powders for use in reloading. the gun parts may be
deformed or may even burst and cause serious personal injury (including death). In addition. and 28-Gauge
Magnum Shotshell Loads. AND USE ONLY THE GRADE AND QUANTITY RECOMMENDED IN THIS RELOADER’S GUIDE.
Powder
Bullseye®
Red Dot®
American Select®
Green Dot®
Unique®
Power Pistol®
Principal Use1
Handgun Loads
Light and Standard Shotshell Loads. and 28-Gauge
Steel Shotshell. Shot-to-shot accuracy can also be degraded by deviations from recommended loads. 16-. a
different weight system was selected for smokeless powder: “grains. Shotshell and Turkey Loads
Some Rifle and Shotshell Loads
Silhouette Loads
Bench rest calibers. so that you can avoid unnecessary risks when using it. . Among these Alliant smokeless powders. consistent metering of charges through volumetric reloaders. However. and even
multiple charges. (2) be sure that each bullet is positioned in the case so that the minimum overall
length is not violated.
Some of our propellants also have a chemical coating on the surface to control the burning rate. so it cannot safely be measured and used like black powder. ballisticians are unable to calculate and predict exact ballistic results.40 S&W. 10. and promote clean burning. Simply
stated. 12-.and 16-Gauge
All-Around Shotshell Powder. 20-.
Alliant propellants are extruded and cut into circular flakes or cylinders by precision dies and cutting equipment. unusual recoil). otherwise.”
Compared with black powder. and chemical coatings.
You must read these pages carefully and comply with the precautions listed. Many pistol and revolver loads require only small amounts of fast-burning powders.
All powders burn with great precision and rapidity inside the gun chamber. smokeless powder is more dense and MUCH more energetic. 12-.A. flattened or blown primers.
Even after 80 years of producing and testing powders. the dram equivalent is an indicator of the velocity of a particular shot load. for example. and . we are able to tailor the burning characteristics of our propellants to
achieve the best overall performance in a wide range of loads. improve combustion efficiency. 20-.000 grains equal one pound. NEVER BLEND OR MIX DIFFERENT
POWDERS. shotgun shells were loaded with black powder.
and 10mm
Heavy Shotshell Loads. Each powder listed is “slower” than those preceding it and
“faster” than those following it. use the charge weight shown.. but faster than Green Dot®. 12-Gauge
12-Gauge Target Loads
Standard and Medium Shotshell Loads.380 Auto. 12-.
Green Dot. Unique. Herco.and 12-Gauge
Magnum Handgun Loads
Light Rifle Loads
Light Varmint/Light Bullet Loads
Medium Rifle Loads
Magnum Rifle Loads
Magnum Rifle Loads
Magnum Rifle Loads
Herco®
Blue Dot®
Steel®
2400®
Reloder® 7
Reloder® 10X
Reloder® 15
Reloder® 19
Reloder® 22
Reloder® 25
1Use only in the loads printed in this Guide.S. 16-. first load and fire a few cartridges at 10% less charge than
is shown. the ballistic values and recommended combinations listed in this booklet must be followed without deviation.
56
.
Since many shooters still wanted to be able to compare their smokeless powder loads with the original black powder loads. These are listed in the order of decreasing burning rates. generating the hot. Light Bullet 308
Silhouette Loads
Target and hunting rifle loads
Maximum hunting loads
Maximum hunting loads
Packaging
Powder
Bullseye. Red Dot. 20-. Granule size tolerances are very tight and uniform to
prevent separation of different size granules and to ensure consistent ballistic performance. 12.

610
10-gauge
. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas.615
.410
Space Occupied by One Ounce of Lead Shot
in Various Gauges
10-Gauge—0.
13.
3. 9
292
439
512
585
658
731
804
877
Internal Diameter of the Barrel
in Several Shotgun Gauges
(Values are Inches)
. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before
coming in contact with food.Important Safety and Health Precautions
To perform in a gun. Do not substitute other types. In case of ingestion. nausea. Use only the load combinations specified herein. The shotshell loads in this booklet are for use with LEAD SHOT ONLY! For steel shot see special steel section.
You must also always remember:
1. or smoking. DO NOT mix powders of different kinds.8
205
308
359
410
461
513
564
615
.
2. Avoid contamination of food.729-Inch
16-Gauge—0. Some primers are more powerful than others (they produce more gas at a higher temperature). Check the powder measure each time it is used. beverages.
5.662
.
6.
B. 2
45
67
79
90
101
112
124
135
No. Use only the primers specified herein. friction.
8. It should always be stored and handled in such a way as to avoid
impact.
7.
11.
C. pages 30-31.
Reference Tables
Approximate Number of Pellets in Specific Weights of Lead Shot (Sizes 2 Through 9)
Weight. Check-weigh “thrown charges” frequently. Wear safety glasses when reloading. oz
½
¾
⅞
1
1⅛
1¼
1⅜
1½
No. Do not carry powder in clothing. 7½
175
262
306
350
393
437
481
525
. cause vomiting.690
. DO NOT use spark-producing tools.550
20-gauge
28-gauge
57
2.410-bore
No. It will result in more uniform loads and less chance of error. Call a physician. skin contact.
4. sparks. and smoking material. If you use cast bullets. reproductive harm.210
16-gauge
. Use only the brands of powder and components shown in our tables. DO NOT try to load when distracted. 8½
242
363
425
485
545
605
665
730
. their diameter. DO NOT REPACKAGE.410-Bore—0.837
.550-Inch
. or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead. Store powder only in its original container.662-Inch
20-Gauge—0.
E. or smoking materials. THEREFORE.
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING POWDERS:
A. or for any other purpose. and lowering of blood pressure. do not use a vacuum cleaner. DO NOT leave powder where children can get it. a substance known to cause birth
defects. 5
85
127
149
170
191
213
234
255
No.
6.
12. DO NOT smoke when reloading. hardness. Establish a routine for reloading. chewing materials.
3. Inhalation. Do not use the container to store other powders or materials. Avoid an open fire or working near spark-producing machinery.
14. Make sure the settings have not been accidentally changed. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating.775
No. heat.
10. Dispose of spilled powder as described in the SAAMI pages of this Guide.
D. Have adequate ventilation at all times.968
12-gauge
. cleaning firearms. These characteristics require use of common sense to avoid accidents.
7. and other serious physical injury.
4.
9. Shotshell wads differ in their sealing ability.615-Inch
28-Gauge—0. Always keep in mind that smokeless powder is an explosive material and highly flammable. Avoid breathing dust. Do not purchase or accept any Alliant powder
not in its original. FACTORY-SEALED container. 4
67
101
118
135
152
169
186
202
No. lubrication. 6
112
168
197
225
253
281
309
337
No. YOU MUST OBSERVE THESE
PRECAUTIONS:
1.
2. which was carefully designed for this usage. and crimp will affect the ballistics. or flame. or ingestion may cause severe headache.175
1. Clean up any spilled powders. This material contains nitroglycerin. powders must ignite easily and burn rapidly. Do not take internally. Pour out only the amount of powder needed for immediate work.729
No. Use a brush and dustpan. Be sure the powder container is completely empty before discarding.775-Inch
12-Gauge—0. drinking. Ensure adequate ventilation during handling.410-Inch
.
5.

under each powder column. 209P primer. which are a measure of weight.P.
D. Dove and Squirrel.U. Field. NEVER substitute one for the other.Reference Tables (continued)
Number of Shells That Can Be Loaded with One Pound of Powder at Various Grains Per Load
(The term grain is a measure of weight: 7. pistol. by use of a piezoelectric transducer (P.
• CCI 209M (Magnum) is “hotter” and cannot be substituted for CCI 109 or 209. and Dove and Squirrel or Top Gun. Game. Use 209M only as listed.
E. 209 is “hotter” and cannot be substituted for Rem.
• Remington-STS Type. Nitro 27.). Velocity was measured with a chronograph (electric stopwatch). where considerable effort is made to control the load and test conditions. 97★ primer. Primers
• CCI 109 and CCI 209 are ballistically identical and can be interchanged. kapok. they may blow up and cause serious personal injury (including death).
• Federal Hi Power Plastic same as Duck and Pheasant. and Game Loads
• Winchester AA-Type .
• Rem.
• Rem.
• Winchester Polyformed Type (Reifenhauser Tube) same as Duck and Pheasant. and powder weight provided in this booklet were
obtained in a laboratory. they burst violently. bullet or shot weight.
• Federal Premium (Integral Base Wad)
• Remington-Peters. and rifle cartridge reloading. Cards and Fillers. Wads. Use only clean lead shot. Shotgun Shells. do not add any cards.000 grains equal one pound)
Grains/
Loads/
Grains/
Loads/
Load
Pound
Load
Pound
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
583
538
500
466
437
411
388
368
350
333
318
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
304
291
280
269
259
250
241
233
225
218
212
Grains/
Load
Loads/
Pound
Grains/
Load
Loads/
Pound
Grains/
Load
Loads/
Pound
Grains/
Load
Loads/
Pound
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
205
200
194
189
184
179
175
170
166
162
159
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
156
152
149
146
143
140
137
135
132
130
127
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
125
123
121
119
117
115
113
111
109
108
106
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
104
103
101
100
99
97
96
95
93
92
91
Typical Percentage of Pellets in a 30-Inch Circle at 40 Yards (Pattern) for Various Choke Sizes
(Choke is a Constriction at the Muzzle of a Shotgun Barrel)
Full Choke—70%
Improved Modified Choke—65 to 70%
Modified Choke—55%
Improved Cylinder—50%
True Cylinder—40%
Ballistic Data
The velocity and pressure obtained with the specific combinations of shell. Do not interchange wads. Don’t make changes in the suggested loads.
F.
Every reloader needs a good-quality scale for weighing each powder charge.
NEVER attempt to use smokeless powder in black powder guns or saluting cannon. such as heavy
recoil.
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. 97★ or Rem. Same as Premier. Shot Buffers. Smokeless powders have much more energy than black powder.
C. GunClub. or blown primers. DO NOT USE STEEL SHOT IN SHOTSHELL LOADS EXCEPT AS LISTED IN STEEL™ SECTION. Manufacturers may sell ammunition under different brand names that are identical for reloading purposes.
The quantity of powder to use is listed in GRAINS. Same as Mohawk brand shells. flattened primers.I. Old and new style hulls are interchangeable.
Tone variations (shaded areas) used in the reloading tables are for ease of reading and do not represent preferred loads. or for checking the weight of powder thrown by volumetric loaders.
Guns are designed to take a considerable amount of internal pressure. Do not add any buffers or fillers of any kind to shotshell loads listed in this Guide. When
in doubt. For revolver.
B. 209P is interchangeable with Rem. primer. wad. Following are popular variations. or electronically. Shot.
Pressure was measured either by compressing copper cylinders (C.).S. powder. consult the ammunition producer. Card wads and fiber wads are used for certain slug and buckshot loads and a few light shotshell loads. or fillers of any kind to loads listed in this Guide.
Special Notes Regarding Components Other Than Powder
A. Be alert to signs of excess pressure.
• Federal 209A is “hotter” and cannot be substituted for Federal 209. but if this is exceeded.
Black Powder
Black powder is entirely different from smokeless powder.

& Storage for Hand Loading” supplements this information on smokeless powder.
For this reason. A leaflet entitled “Sporting Ammunition Primers: Properties. Such shock waves exert pressure on anything they contact. etc.”
Black powder burns essentially at the same rate out in the open (unconfined) as when in a gun.
Properties of Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powders. to change from solid state to gaseous state with evolution of intense heat at such a rapid rate that shock
waves are propagated through any medium in contact with them.S A A M I
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SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE. that is.T. Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating acidic odor. a small glow.
Smokeless powders are made in three forms:
1. The quantity
burned in any one pile should never exceed one pound.
The energy released from double-base smokeless powders is derived from both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. it is desirable that storage enclosures be made of insulating materials to protect the powder from external heat sources. Under such circumstances.
If burning smokeless powder is confined.)
Check to make certain that powder is not exposed to extreme heat as this may cause deterioration. ignition occurs when the powder granules are heated above their ignition temperature.
When smokeless powder burns. Then it produces very little smoke.
Oxygen from the air is not necessary for the combustion of smokeless powders since they contain sufficient built-in oxygen to burn completely. Newtown. It produces a considerable amount of light brown noxious
smelling smoke. by design.
This information is intended to increase the knowledge of all concerned individuals and groups regarding smokeless powder. safe practices require a recognition of the signs of deterioration and its possible effects. that the pressure can be kept at a low level if sufficient space is available or if the gas can escape. the Department of Transportation (formerly Interstate Commerce Commission) sets specifications for shipping containers for propellants and requires
tests of loaded containers — under actual fire conditions — before approving them for use.
(Don’t confuse this with common solvent odors such as alcohol.
2 An electrical spark or the sparks from welding. Proper authorities should be consulted on regulations for storage and use of smokeless powder
in each specific community. as a matter of practical consideration. Small cylinders
3. approved containers is ignited during such tests. the bursting of a strong container creates effects similar to an explosion. It leaves a residue of ash and partially burned powder.
For these reasons. ether and acetone. this gas will create pressure in the surrounding structure.
The rate of gas generation is such.
When ignited in an unconfined state. This information discusses properties of smokeless
powder and offers recommendations for its storage.
When smokeless powder in D. smokeless powder burns inefficiently with an orange-colored flame. grinding. container seams split open or lids pop off — to release gases and powder from confinement at low pressure. although smokeless powder may contain chemical
ingredients common to some of these products.
In this respect smokeless powder differs from blasting agents or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting gelatin.
Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the cap on the container and smelling the contents. and. The statements and recommendations
made are not intended to supersede local. a great deal of gas at high temperature is formed. Such exposure produces an acidity which accelerates further reaction
and has been known. This can occur by exposing powder to:
1.
High explosives such as dynamite are made to detonate.
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Single-base smokeless powders derive their main source of energy from nitrocellulose.
Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning characteristics from common “black powder.
The opposite is true when it burns under pressure as in a cartridge fired in a gun.
The best way to dispose of deteriorated smokeless powder is to burn it out in the open at an isolated location in small shallow piles (not over 1" deep). to cause spontaneous combustion.
How to Check Smokeless Powder for Deterioration
Although modern smokeless powders are basically free from deterioration under proper storage conditions. or propellants.O.
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All smokeless powders are extremely flammable. and leaves very little or no residue. CT 06470-2359
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Never salvage powder from old cartridges and do not attempt to blend salvaged powder with new powder. Handling. or Federal regulations. INC.
The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with increased pressure. circular flakes or wafers
2. even in an enclosed space
such as the chamber of a firearm. gas pressure will rise and eventually can cause the container to burst.
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. Heat from an electric hot plate or a fire directed against or near a closed container even if the powder itself is not exposed to the flame. Don’t accumulate old powder stocks. state. The flame is hot enough to cause severe burns. they are intended to burn rapidly and vigorously when ignited.
it is almost impossible to satisfactorily vent away from the effects of a detonation involving any appreciable quantity of dynamite. Thin. 11 Mile Hill Road.
3. If the powder is confined. are essentially mixtures of chemicals designed to burn under controlled conditions at the proper rate to propel a projectile from a gun. however. because of the heat generated by the reaction.
Considerations for Storage of Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning. Use an ignition train of slow burning combustible material so that the person may retreat to a safe distance before
powder is ignited.
In effect. sparks or high temperatures. A flame such as a match or primer flash. so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame.

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